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03/07/2026
The latest weather reports and forecasts for UK shipping.
BBC Radio 4 joins the BBC World Service.
National and international news from BBC Radio 4
News, views and features on today's stories in Parliament
Prayers from the Hymnal: Love Divine, All Loves Excelling
A spiritual comment and prayer to start the day with Julia Loveless.
The latest news about food, farming and the countryside.
News and current affairs, including Sports Desk, Weather and Thought for the Day.
Norman Cook, DJ and musician
Norman Cook, DJ and musician, shares the soundtrack of his life with Lauren Laverne.
Women's voices and women's lives - topical conversations to inform, challenge and inspire.
Howzat? The Story of the Cricket Tea
Chef Romy Gill explores the tradition of the cricket tea.
Slavery
A visit to the Library of Congress and Monticello to look at Jefferson's library.
The latest national and international news from BBC Radio 4.
Peace talks for the culture wars.
The latest weather forecast
News, analysis and comment from BBC Radio 4
Ten Fights That Made the Green Movement
5. Brokenhagen
The US president gatecrashes a secret rendez-vous at the world’s climate summit
02/07/2026
Chris faces an unexpected interruption.
The Courier
Episode 5
Mo's finally works out who the killer is. But will anyone believe him?
Hastings
Ten coastal encounters, presented by Richard King. Today: Bottle Alley in Hastings.
Horticultural programme featuring a group of gardening experts.
Kelvin Sweat by Andy Grace Edwards
A new story from Andy Grace Edwards takes us on a unique pursuit of mental wellness.
Radio 4's weekly obituary programme
01/07/2026
Tim Harford explains the numbers and statistics used in everyday life.
Full coverage of the day's news
Series 27
Episode 4
Satirical impressions from the team headed up by Jon Culshaw and Jan Ravens.
There’s a breakthrough for the Grundys.
Fairy Tales
Ellen and Mark explore the magical spell fairy tales have cast over cinema history.
Topical discussion posing questions to a panel of political and media personalities
June 29th to July 5th
Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.
Trade and traffic
Anne McElvoy looks at the ways in which trade connects us.
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective
Cinderella and the Duke by Katherine Rundell
Katherine Rundell rewrites Cinderella to Jazz Age New York. Read by Helena Bonham Carter.
Join Americast for insights and analysis on what's happening inside Trump's White House.
04/07/2026
